Clock Tower of Arta, Ottoman clock tower at Arta Castle, Greece.
The 21-meter clock tower stands at the southwestern entrance of Arta Castle, featuring distinct Ottoman architectural elements and a bell mechanism.
Constructed around 1700, the tower served as a timekeeping structure using a Muslim system that marked daily prayer intervals with Arabic inscriptions.
The clock tower represents the intersection of Ottoman and Greek architectural traditions, marking the passage of time for generations of Arta residents.
While the interior remains closed to visitors, the exterior of the clock tower can be viewed during regular castle visiting hours throughout the year.
Ottoman traveler Evliya Çelebi documented that the sound of the tower's bell carried for an hour's distance, noting its advanced technology for the period.
Location: Artaion Municipality
Inception: 17 century
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
Height: 21 m
Address: Οδός Πέτα
GPS coordinates: 39.16446,20.98639
Latest update: March 9, 2025 22:11
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